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Last
Months
Survey
Results!
What
kind
of
watercraft
do
you
use
the
most?
Pontoon
53
PWC
29
Fishing
Boat
51
Speed
Boat
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| Congratulations
Ernie
Davis
from
Livonia,
Michigan |
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Winner
of
the
Paddle
King
Paddle
Boat
at
our
Boat
Show
&
Sale! |
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Spring
Service
news |
Now
that
spring
is
here
it
is
time
summerize
your
sled.
Your
sled
needs
to
be
protected
for
the
off
season
so
it
is
ready
to
ride
next
winter.
Please
call
and
set
up
an
appointment
or
just
stop
by
and
we
will
hook
you
up.
Is
your
Garage
or
shed
too
full
to
store
your
Snowmobile
this
summer?
Spicer's
offers
protected
secure
inside
storage.
Please
stop
in
or
call
to
reserve
your
inside
storage
space
today.
Only
$99.00
Is
your
boat
ready
for
the
upcoming
season?
Bring
it
to
the
pros!
We
will
get
it
ready
for
you
for
a
trouble
free
boating
season!
Want
your
Sea-Doo
ready
for
the
upcoming
season?
Schedule
it
in
for
a
pre-season
service.
Call
anytime
or
just
stop
in.
Now
is
a
great
time
to
inspect
all
your
safety
equipment
on
your
watercraft.
Make
sure
life
jackets,
ropes,
drain
plugs,
lights,
trailers,
tires,
fire
extingushiers,
blowers
and
bildge
pumps
are
all
working
and
are
ready
for
the
fast
approaching
season!
Spicer's
Service
also
will
be
happy
to
inspect
and
fire
up
your
watercraft
for
the
season.
Bill
Kerns
Service
Manager |
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| It's
ATV
Season
at
Spicers! |
Spicer's
is
celebrating
with
Brand
New
Polaris
Sportsman
500's
for
just
$49
a
month!
These
are
the
toughest
ATV's
around
and
you
can
be
on
the
trail
this
spring
for
the
lowest
payment
we
can
offer,
$49
a
month.
Call
us
for
details! |
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Spring
Boating
Tips
from
Spicers! |
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I
know
you've
seen
it:
Some
cowboy
aligns
his
boat
with
the
slip,
then
guns
it
in
reverse
and
slides
the
boat
in
–
at
5
knots
–
before
jamming
it
into
forward
and
gunning
it
again
to
stop
the
boat's
backward
momentum.
Why
do
they
do
that?
In
fact,
why
back
into
the
slip
at
all,
when
it's
so
much
easier
to
just
drive
in
bow
first?
The
answer
to
the
first
question
is
ego.
Someone
craves
attention.
The
answer
to
the
second
is
usually
that
boarding
a
boat
over
the
transom
or
swim
platform
is
easier
than
climbing
over
a
higher
bow
–
often
complete
with
polished
(slippery)
steel
rail.
If
you'd
like
to
back
in
and
impress
your
friends,
here
are
a
few
tips:
1.
If
you
have
an
outboard
or
stern-drive,
make
sure
it's
trimmed
enough
so
the
thrust
parallels
the
water's
surface.
You'll
get
better
control
with
the
outdrive
trimmed
up
rather
than
all
the
way
down.
2.
If
your
boat
has
trim
tabs,
always
bring
them
up
to
zero
before
backing
up.
3.
Take
your
time.
Check
the
pilings
around
your
slip
to
see
where
the
current
is
flowing.
Check
flags,
sailboat
telltales
or
trees
to
see
where
the
wind
is
coming
from.
4.
Whenever
possible,
back
into
a
current
rather
than
driving
at
slow
speed
into
it
bow
first.
You'll
have
much
more
control.
5.
Don't
be
afraid
to
gently
rest
the
boat's
rub-rail
against
a
piling
and
use
it
as
a
fulcrum
or
pivot
point.
Every
professional
captain
does
it
when
necessary.
6.
If
you
have
a
single
engine,
remember
what
an
incredible
tool
a
simple
spring
line
can
be.
It
can
allow
you
to
move
your
boat
sideways
against
a
current.
7.
Try
to
do
all
maneuvering
at
idle
speed.
8.
If
you
have
standard
inboard
power,
practice
backing
in
open
water
first
to
see
how
far
and
fast
your
boat
must
move
in
reverse
before
you
have
steering
control.
Also,
learn
to
which
side
your
boat
pulls
in
reverse
and
use
that
to
your
advantage.
Remember
that
practice
makes
perfect,
and
that
showing
off
can
sometimes
bite
you
in
the
transom. |
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Along
with
waxing
the
hull
and
changing
lower
unit
oil,
fueling
the
boat
is
a
chore
most
boaters
would
rather
avoid.
Even
so,
by
following
these
tips
from
the
BoatU.S.
Foundation’s
Help
Stop
the
Drops
National
Clean
Fueling
Campaign
(help
stopthedrops.com),
you
can
make
the
process
cleaner,
safer
and
cheaper,
to
boot.
SAFETY
FIRST
Before
fueling,
extinguish
any
open
flames
and
remove
passengers
from
the
area.
Close
hatches
and
ports
so
gasoline
fumes
don’t
collect
below.
It’s
a
good
idea
to
know
how
much
fuel
you
need
before
you
start
pumping
to
help
prevent
overfilling.
Avoid
turning
on
the
key
to
check
the
fuel
gauge,
as
small
electronic
charges
can
lead
to
sparking.
CONSIDER
THE
LOAD
Before
topping
off
the
tank,
consider
how
fuel
weight
affects
towing
economy.
Gasoline
weighs
6.1
pounds
per
gallon
and
diesel
weighs
7.1
pounds
per
gallon,
so
if
planning
a
road
trip,
wait
until
you
are
close
to
your
final
destination
before
fueling
the
boat.
Excess
weight
can
also
be
hard
on
a
hull,
especially
on
long
trips.
ON
THE
WATER
Carefully
consider
your
boat’s
fuel
needs.
In
many
cases,
you
don’t
need
to
load
it
to
the
gills,
as
carrying
excess
fuel
reduces
hull
efficiency.
Remember
the
rule
of
thirds:
Use
the
first
third
of
your
available
fuel
to
play
around
on;
save
the
next
third
for
getting
back
to
the
dock;
and
keep
the
remaining
third
for
reserve.
If
you
choose
to
fill
up,
fill
to
only
90
percent
of
the
tank’s
capacity
to
allow
room
for
thermal
expansion.
AT
THE
GAS
STATION
To
help
avoid
spills
at
gas
stations,
carry
a
step
stool
to
get
a
good
look
at
what’s
going
on
while
refueling.
Operate
the
nozzle
by
hand
(don’t
rely
on
the
hands-free
clip),
and
use
a
“fuel
catcher”
(that
temporarily
attaches
to
the
overboard
fuel
vent
via
suction
cups)
to
capture
any
vented
fuel.
To
prevent
spills
at
the
fill
fitting,
always
use
an
absorbent
pad,
bib
or
fuel
collar.
If
you’re
carrying
portable
gas
cans,
fill
them
on
the
ground,
then
cap
and
secure
them
to
prevent
leaks
and
shifting.
TIPS
FOR
THE
FUEL
DOCK
Fuel
dock
pumps
tend
to
operate
at
high
flow
volumes,
and
boat
fuel
fills
may
back
up
and
overflow.
Once
again,
don’t
count
on
the
automatic
shut-off
feature:
Operate
the
pump
by
hand.
Absorbent
pads
and
a
fuel
catcher
will
likewise
help
prevent
spills
from
reaching
the
water.
If
filling
a
portable
tank,
remove
it
from
the
boat
and
place
on
the
dock
so
it
is
grounded.
NOT
A
PRETTY
SCENE
Spilled
fuel
is
caustic;
besides
causing
environmental
harm,
it
can
damage
gelcoat,
graphics
and
upholstery.
Wipe
up
spills
immediately
with
an
absorbent
pad
and
dispose
of
it
properly.
If
fuel
does
reach
the
water,
do
not
use
detergent
to
disperse
it.
This
is
not
only
illegal,
but
it
also
sinks
the
fuel,
causing
additional
environmental
damage.
Instead,
alert
the
fuel
dock
operator
or
call
the
U.S.
Coast
Guard
National
Response
Center
(800/424-8802)
and
a
representative
will
determine
the
appropriate
cleanup
action.
Finally,
if
your
boat
has
a
blower,
operate
it
for
three
to
five
minutes
to
evacuate
dangerous
fumes
before
starting
your
engine.
While
fueling
probably
won’t
be
the
most
enjoyable
part
of
your
day
on
the
water,
with
these
tips,
you
can
feel
good
about
helping
to
keep
fuel
in
your
tank
where
it
belongs. |
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2007
SmokerCraft
161
Resorter
50ph
Mercury
Outboard,
Shorelandr'
Trailer,
Side
Console,
2
Pedestal
Seats,
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Floor,
Raised
Casting
Deck,
Bow
Storage,
Livewell
&
More!
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Houghton
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MI
48629
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